Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · 8 community water systems

Lead pipes in Elk County, PA

8 community water systems serving Elk County reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,584 of unknown material. The most are in St Marys Area Water Auth.

0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
64Galvanized, replace
5,584Unknown
6,424Non-lead

Water systems serving Elk County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
St Marys Area Water AuthElk County0321,8520.5%19,588
Ridgway Borough Water SystemElk County0291,1401.6%4,700
Highland TWP Municipal AuthElk County021081.8%286
Johnsonburg Municipal AuthElk County011,370<0.1%2,413
Jay TWP Water AuthorityElk County007750%1,131
Jones TWP Municipal AuthorityElk County002140%396
Toby WaterElk County001140%440
Ridgway TWP Water AuthElk County00110%1,763

Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.

What to do if your line is lead or unknown

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Elk County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Elk County reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,584 of unknown material.

Which Elk County water systems have the most lead lines?

St Marys Area Water Auth (32), Ridgway Borough Water System (29), Highland TWP Municipal Auth (2).

How do I check my home in Elk County?

Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.